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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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